The Salone Internazionale del Libro, now directed by Annalena Benini, is expected at Lingotto Fiere from May 9 to 13. The event will feature numerous guests and introduces interesting new features alongside confirmed attractions, making the visit truly unmissable. Among the reasons to attend is a new pavilion dedicated to young people, the 'Padiglione 4', a temporary structure adjacent to Pavilion 3 that will host all activities for children and teenagers, such as the Bookstock Area. It's worth visiting to satisfy the curiosity of seeing the event spaces 'grow'.

The Salone del Libro book fair, held at Lingotto from May 9 to 13, will expand to 137,000 square meters. Notable guests include Elizabeth Strout, who will open the event, Don Winslow, and Nicolas Barrou, who will reveal his identity.

In the first weekend of spring, the Inalpi Arena in Turin will host the highly anticipated concert of the English band Depeche Mode, with a ban on plastic. Music will also be present in the markets, and with the arrival of spring, the gardens of the Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano will be open to the public. Carlo Verdone is also mentioned as part of the weekend's events.

Flood victims in Cesena are facing significant delays in receiving compensation despite the government allocating funds. Mauro Mazzotti, president of the Committee of Flood and Landslide Victims, highlights the bureaucratic hurdles and inefficiencies that prevent the timely distribution of funds. The Regione Emilia-Romagna has 48 million euros from donations but has yet to distribute them, causing financial strain on affected individuals. The article criticizes the slow bureaucratic processes and calls for unity and efficiency from political and institutional bodies.

Turin commemorates the influential philosopher Bobbio twenty years after his death with a lecture by Zagrebelsky at Palazzo Civico, the release of new volumes, and a plaque on his former residence. Bovero proposes monthly public 'Bobbian readings' to honor Bobbio's legacy and promote his philosophical ideas.

Throughout the year, several globally recognized individuals visited Turin, including figures from the film industry such as Kevin Spacey and Tim Burton, as well as Nobel laureates and writers like Bret Easton Ellis and Amitav Ghosh.

Alice Buonguerrieri, a member of Fratelli d'Italia, reflects on her first full year as a deputy, emphasizing her commitment to the Italian people and the nation. She discusses the challenges and achievements of the Meloni government's 2024 Budget Law, highlighting economic improvements and support for various sectors. Buonguerrieri underscores the importance of dedication in politics, her routine, and her goals for the upcoming year, including contributing to the center-right's electoral victories.

PLT Energia, led by Pierluigi Tortora, has been revitalized following the sale of its renewable energy production companies PLT and Sef to Eni Plenitude for nearly a billion euros. After a non-compete period, Tortora has established a new energy enterprise with a production capacity more than double that sold to Eni. The company's expansion includes a recent acquisition of a 656-megawatt wind portfolio from Danish company Vestas, and investments in Sicily, Sardinia, Spain's Ourense region, and Texas. The energy sources are well-balanced between solar and wind, with a small percentage dedicated to energy storage. Additionally, the Tortora family is diversifying investments into electric mobility with Green Boy and real estate projects in Switzerland and Dubai. They also support social causes through a foundation based in Cesena.

Following the mid-May flood, residents question what could have been done to limit damage and prevent future disasters. The focus is on the Savio river and the Pisciatello stream, which caused significant flooding in Calisese, Case Castagnoli, Ponte Pietra, and Macerone. Sergio Baschetti criticizes the ineffective flood expansion area near the Esquisito bar, which protected farmland but resulted in residential flooding. He notes quick repairs to embankments and concerns about the quality of work, such as the use of sandy soil to support large rocks. Baschetti emphasizes the need for future prevention and riverbed management, fearing that homes near the river may eventually be sacrificed for water flow. He also expresses a desire for more information on prevention and safety activities, rather than a focus on bureaucratic hurdles for reimbursements.

Turin offers a variety of activities for the weekend from December 22 to after Christmas, including performances of 'The Nutcracker' and a concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of the band Statuto. The city embraces the festive season with music and videomapping events.